Bible Land Exploration with Cedarville University Alumni | May 14, 2024
Join Cedarville University Alumni on a Bible land Exploration tour starting at $4,300 from New York, or $3000 Land Only/ No Airfare on May 14, 2024. You will see Caesarea by the Sea, Mount Carmel, Megiddo, Nazareth, Sea of Galilee, Tel Dan, Caesarea Philippi, Golan Heights, Bethsaida, Jordan River, Jericho, Qumran, Masada, the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and much more!
What's Included
- All Inclusive Pricing
- First Class Hotels
- Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches
- Fuel Surcharges and Gov't Taxes
- Entrance and Program Fees
- Live Audio Headsets
- Guided Tours
- International Airfare from NY
- Overseas Airport Transfers
- Domestic Airfare
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily
- Administrative Fee
- Hotel Gratuities
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 May 14 - Depart the USA
Your pilgrimage begins as you depart the USA on an overnight flight.
Day 2 May 15 - Welcome to the Holy Land
Once you arrive, you will be welcomed at the Tel Aviv airport by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Netanya to enjoy dinner and overnight.
Day 3 May 16 - Caesarea by the Sea, Mount Carmel, Megiddo & Nazareth
Visit the Roman aqueduct and theatre at Caesarea, a center of early Christianity (Acts 10) and where Paul was imprisoned for two years (Acts 23:33). View Mount Carmel and recall Elijah’s dramatic victory over the prophets of Baal (I Kings 18). Follow an ancient caravan route through the Jezreel Valley to Tel Megiddo, an exciting archaeological dig with layers of twenty different cities all built on top of each other. Conclude your day in Nazareth, Jesus’ boyhood home (Matt. 2:23).
Day 4 May 17- Sea of Galilee
Pass through the Valley of the Doves and see Mount Arbel (Isaiah 9:2) on your way toward the Sea of Galilee. This was a major pathway in the time of Christ. He and His disciples passed through this valley as they walked through the Galilee. In Magdala, once home to Mary Magdalene (Luke 8:1-3), visit a recently discovered first-century synagogue. Enjoy lunch together before crossing the waters of the Sea of Galilee on a very special boat ride, complete with an onboard worship service. At Kibbutz Nof Ginosar, see the 2,000-year-old “ancient boat,” a rare example of the kind of boat in which Jesus might have sailed. Visit Capernaum, the center of Jesus’ ministry in the Galilee, and visit the synagogue built on the site where Jesus taught (Matt. 4:13, 23). On the Mount of Beatitudes, contemplate the text of the Sermon on the Mount that Jesus preached there (Matt. 5-7). Explore the Church of the Loaves and Fish at Tabgha, the traditional site of the feeding of the 5,000 (Luke 9:10-17).
Day 5 May 18 - Tel Dan, Caesarea Philippi, Golan Heights, Bethsaida & Jordan River
At the ruins of Tel Dan, see the altar built by King Jeroboam I (I Kings 12:25-30) and learn about where the “House of David” fragment from the First Temple Period was discovered. Continue on to Caesarea Philippi, where Peter told the Lord, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the Living God!” (Matt. 16:16). A scenic drive along the Golan Heights will give you some beautiful views of Syria and Jordan as well as Israel. Stop at Bethsaida, where Jesus chose five of His disciples. Remember your baptism at the Yardenit Baptismal site, where the Jordan River exits the Sea of Galilee on its journey southward (Matt. 3).
Day 6 May 19 - Jericho, Qumran, Masada & the Dead Sea
Explore the beautiful area of Ein Gedi, where David hid from Saul. Hike up to the falls for breathtaking views of the Dead Sea. Stop in Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1947 by a Bedouin shepherd. Travel to the mountaintop palace fortress of Masada. Built by Herod, the remains stand as a testament to the zealots who rebelled against the Romans in the first century. See the Roman fort foundations and siege ramp from above. Conclude the day at the Judean desert oasis of Kfar Hanokdim for dinner. This unique experience includes a camel ride and bedouin style dinner.
Day 7 May 20 - Bethlehem, Yad Vashem & Israel Museum
In Bethlehem, gaze out over Shepherds’ Field and visit the cave revered as Jesus’ birthplace (Luke 2:1-20). Visit the Church of the Nativity, built above the cave and considered the world’s oldest functioning church (Luke 2). After lunch, wander through the excavations of the City of David. Explore Hezekiah’s Tunnel, an amazing engineering feat that was dug from either end and met in the middle! (Note: Those who are claustrophobic may want to meet the group at the other end of the tunnel!). Visit the Pool of Siloam, recently uncovered at the foot of the city. End the day exploring the Israel Museum and its first-century model of the City of Jerusalem. Another highlight is the museum’s Shrine of the Book exhibit showcasing the Dead Sea Scroll book of Isaiah.
Day 8 May 21 - Jerusalem
Stand on the Mount of Olives for a remarkable view of Jerusalem (the Golden City); Jesus stood here before ascending into heaven forty days after His resurrection (Acts 1:9-12). In the Kidron Valley across from the walls of Jerusalem, pray as Jesus did in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matt. 26:36). Continue to Mount Zion to visit the House of the High Priest Caiaphas, where Jesus was questioned the night of His betrayal (Matt. 26:57). Recall the events of the Last Supper as you visit the traditional location of the Upper Room (Mark 14:12-26). Spend time in prayer at the Western Wall (the only remnant of the Second Temple of Jerusalem) and sit on the Teaching Steps where Jesus taught.
Day 9 May 22 - Jerusalem
Walk the Temple Mount (conditions permitting), once the site of the Temple of Solomon (II Chronicles 3) and home to the Dome of the Rock. See where Jesus healed on the Sabbath at the Pool of Bethesda (John 5: 1-18). Walk the Via Dolorosa (“the Way of the Cross”) to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (John 19), built over the traditional sites of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus. Visit the Garden Tomb and experience the reality of the Resurrection (John 20). Enjoy free time this afternoon to shop and to pack for your return trip home.
Day 10 May 23 - Return to the USA
Return to the USA
Enhance Your Journey
WONDERS OF PETRA & THE DEAD SEA
May 23 - 27, 2024 | Starting at $1298*
May 23 – Jerash
This morning, you will journey across the Allenby Bridge on your way to Jerash. Stroll through the oval piazza and wander along colonnaded streets etched by the wheels of ancient chariots. Stand in the grand theatre where a whisper can be heard onstage in the top row. Continue to Amman to check in for dinner and overnight.
May 24 – Madaba & Mount Nebo
Begin your journey south towards Petra today. Stop in Madaba, the City of Mosaics, to visit the Church of Saint George with its sixth-century, Byzantine, mosaic map showing Jerusalem and other holy sites. Continue to Mount Nebo, on a clear day, you can see all the way across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea to the rooftops of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. End your day at the shore of the Dead Sea and check into your hotel.
May 25 – Petra
Explore the city of Petra. Its entrance passes through a long, narrow gorge known as the Siq and can only be accessed by carriage, horseback or on foot. Once inside the city, marvel at the intricate detail of a city cut into the cliffsides of rose-colored rock. Return to your hotel at the Dead Sea for dinner and overnight.
May 26 – Free Morning at the Dead Sea
Enjoy a free morning at your hotel. Cross the border back into Israel and enjoy dinner in Jerusalem. Afterward, you will travel to the airport in Tel Aviv to begin your journey home.
May 27 – Return to the USA
Guests taking an extension may be on a different flight than their group and/or traveling companion.
Taxes, tips & fees for extensions are charged separately.
NILE CRUISE EXTENSION
May 23 -June 2, 2024 | Starting at $2398*
May 23 – Free Day in Jerusalem. Breakfast and Dinner are included at your hotel.
May 24 – Saint Catherine’s Monastery
This morning, you can climb Mount Sinai, then visit the fortified St. Catherine’s Monastery. The Codex Sinaiticus and Syriac Sinaiticus were discovered here. Continue to Sharm el Sheikh for dinner and overnight at your hotel on the Red Sea’s shores.
May 25 – Free Day in Sharm el Sheikh
Enjoy a free day to relax in your resort by the beach in Sharm el Sheikh.
May 26 – Luxor & Karnak
Fly from Sharm el Sheikh to Luxor. See the Temple of Luxor, the Karnak Temple, and the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose III. Board your Nile cruise ship and enjoy dinner.
May 27 – Valleys of the Kings & Queens & Esna
Explore the Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Sail to Esna and see the Temple of Khnum. Dinner & overnight on board.
May 28 – Edfu & Kom Ombo
Visit the Edfu Temple. Enjoy lunch on board as you sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Kom Ombo Temple nearby. Dinner & overnight on board.
May 29 – Aswan
See the Temples at Philae, including the Temple of Isis. See the High Dam at Aswan and the Unfinished Obelisk. After exploring Aswan, fly to Cairo to check into your hotel for dinner and overnight.
May 30 - Egyptian Museum, the Great Pyramids & the Sphinx
Depart Aswan and fly to Cairo. Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. Continue for a visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
May 31 - Cairo
Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, the Pyramids of Giza, and the Great Sphinx. Tour the Old City and see the Citadel of Saladin. View the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali and visit the Abu Serga Church. Prepare for your return flight home.
June 1 - Return to the USA
Guests taking an extension may be on a different flight than their group and/or traveling companion.
Taxes, tips & fees for extensions are charged separately.
CAIRO & THE ROUTE OF THE EXODUS
May 23 - 29, 2024 | Starting at $1298*
May 23 – Free Day in Jerusalem. Breakfast and Dinner are included at your hotel.
May 24 – Jerusalem to Mount Sinai
Travel in the footsteps of the Holy family as you travel along the ancient caravan route from Jerusalem to the Sinai desert. Cross the border and check in to your hotel near Mount Sinai for dinner and rest.
May 25 – St. Catherine’s Monastery
This morning you can climb Mount Sinai, where tradition says that Moses received the Ten Commandments. Visit the fortified St. Catherine’s Monastery, with the world’s oldest continually operating library. The Codex Sinaiticus and Syriac Sinaiticus, were discovered here. Continue to Sharm el Sheikh for dinner and overnight at your hotel on the Red Sea’s shores.
May 26 – Route of the Exodus
Trace the route of the Exodus along the eastern Sinai coast to Wadi Feiran. Travel to Elim, where the Children of Israel camped. Your final stop today will be Marah by the Red Sea. Continue to Cairo for dinner and a three-night stay.
May 27 - Memphis, Saqqara, the Great Pyramids & the Sphinx
Tour the rural region of traditional Egyptian farming and stop at an old, corn watermill. Travel to Memphis (Biblical Noph) and Saqqara, where you will see the Step Pyramid, the world’s oldest stone structure. Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
May 28 - Cairo
This morning, visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to view the unique collection of Pharaonic art and the renowned treasures of King Tutankhamun. Tour the Old City and see the Citadel of Saladin, and view the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali. In Old Cairo, visit the Abu Serga Church built over the traditional site of the house where the Holy Family lived during their stay in Egypt. Prepare for your return flight home.
May 29 - Return to the USA
Guests taking an extension may be on a different flight than their group and/or traveling companion. Taxes, tips & fees for extensions are charged separately.
Guests taking an extension may be on a different flight than their group and/or traveling companion.
Taxes, tips & fees for extensions are charged separately.
Departure Dates
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024From $4300 Registration closed
